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TYFA empowers children and families by partnering with educators, service providers and communities, to develop supportive environments in which gender may be expressed and respected. We envision a society free of suicide and violence in which ALL children are respected and celebrated.
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February 3, 2010 - Boston.com: Case backs need for sex-change surgery, US tax court rules costs deductible.
"The US Tax Court ruled yesterday that a Massachusetts woman should be allowed to deduct the costs of her sex-change operation, a decision that could have wide implications for transgender people." 
January 20, 2010 - NCTE: "The U.S. Department of Justice [has joined] a landmark federal lawsuit on behalf of a gender non-conforming middle school student who faced a two-year ordeal of harassment and abuse because of his gender expression. The Department's action last week marks the first time in a decade the US government has gone to court to combat discrimination based on gender expression."
January 27, 2010 - Human Rights Campaign:Student Non-Discrimination Act of 2010 Introduced in U.S. House. The measure would prohibit discrimination against public school students on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
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| BIG NEWS!! TYFA Families are featured on Dr. Oz Show 2/18. This will be the best 15 minutes on transkids and their families that you have ever seen on national television. Set your TiVO NOW. Check here for local channels/times http://www.doctoroz.com/find-station
Media Archive Alert: On Wednesday, January 27at
4PM (EST) on the Tyra Banks Show (CW Network), several of our TYFA families were featured. Here's a video of the the show.
It's time to think about the Colorado Gold Rush Conference, February 25 - 28, in Denver. TYFA CEO Kim Pearson will present several workshops and will deliver the Keynote Address at the Saturday evening dinner. For more information, visit their website.
Two Great LGBT Scholarships are available for LGBT students in Alaska and other northwestern states. Application deadlines are 1/31/10 and 2/12/10.
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| Ian Benson Project |
 The Amethyst Ribbon Campaign was established as part of the Ian Benson Project. Ian was a 16-year old affirmed male who took his own life in October 2007.
Ian’s mother, TYFA’s secretary/treasurer, hopes to help other children and families avoid the pain and struggles that can lead to suicide among trans youth.  |
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 September 25, 2009 - Transponder: "In Episode 138 we welcome back Kim Pearson from TransYouth Family Allies (aka TYFA) and have special guest Venessia Romero (aka Josie’s mom), the mother of Josie Romero from the National Geographic Special “Sex Lies and Gender”. (Length=60:05)
June 14, 2009 - Nathan OUTloud : Along with the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, Kim Pearson from TransYouth Family Allies lead the effort to ensure that KRXQ and Rob & Arnie be held responsible.... (Length=60:00)
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Our Brochure
Providing an overview of TYFA services, programs, mission and vision, our brochure, when downloaded, will fit onto an 8-1/2x11 sheet.
TYFA Brochure - Inside TYFA Brochure - Outside You may download and print individual copies or contact us at info@imatyfa.org for bulk orders.
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